Dirt Roads by Leland Francis bottle
Leland Francis

Dirt Roads

Unisex 2022
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Gasoline
Base notes

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Our take

Dirt Roads arrives with a sharp edge that may catch some wearers off guard. The opening orange is bright and immediate, but it sits right next to a harsh gasoline note that smells more like a mechanic's garage than a perfumed citrus grove. That fuel-like heart can feel abrasive and a bit synthetic, especially in the first few minutes. It is not a smooth ride, and anyone expecting a clean, polite orange will find this opening rough and challenging to accept.

Once that initial roughness settles, the patchouli and cedar step in to build a woody, earthy foundation. The scent transforms into something that feels like standing near a freshly turned garden bed while wearing a crisp jacket. There is a powdery sweetness that wraps around the sharper spices, creating a contrast between the dirty, oily heart and the clean wood below. It captures the feeling of a cool breeze moving through a grove of trees, where the air smells of damp soil and crushed leaves underfoot.

This is a fragrance for the person who wants to smell the grit of the outdoors rather than a polished bouquet. It suits a moody walk through a forest path or a quiet morning surrounded by tall pines and heavy air. The blend of citrus and fuel makes it an odd companion for a denim jacket and boots, fitting into those moments when the sky is grey and the world feels still. It pulls you into that specific space where the scent of wet cedar mixes with the earth

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